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Gabriel Grat Barnett is an ordinary man living an extraordinary life. A devoted husband, loving father, pastor, and cement plant employee, Gabe believes that faith, family, and hard work are the foundations of a meaningful life. But when a brutal assassination attempt leaves him presumed dead, Gabe awakens with no memory of who he is and finds himself trapped in a hidden cellar beneath an abandoned house.
From the small towns of central Alabama to federal courtrooms, from hidden tunnels to dangerous investigations, a battle unfolds between greed and integrity, evil and justice, despair and hope. At its center stands a man whose faith refuses to be broken.
Filled with suspense, mystery, humor, tragedy, unforgettable characters, and powerful spiritual themes, The Heart of the Heart of Dixie is a compelling story of perseverance, friendship, redemption, and the remarkable ways God works through ordinary people.
ISBN : 978-1-80603-850-3
Scheduled: 12/11/2026
Pages : 214
Size : 205x140mm Portrait
Imprint : Olympia Publishers
Bobby E. Hopper has a Bachelor of Arts in History and English from the University of Montevallo, a Master of Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from Beeson Divinity School at Samford University. He is married to Lisa, a dad to Andy, Angela, Aaron, Katie, and Samuel, and a Poppy to Austin, Trevor, Jon Grady, Will, Alli, Kennedi, Max, and Jack. He is the author of a children’s book, Bleep the Purple Bear, I Will Speak using Stories: A Thirty-One-Day Devotional, and a weekly blog, God’s Front Porch. He has served as a deacon, pastor, and Director of Missions since 1981.